iPhone: X-Plane Helicopter-First Impressions?

This thread is a "No Whine Zone." I'm particularly talking about complaining that X-Plane 9 should include helicopters.

Has anyone tried it yet? There's been a lot of talk about it, but I haven't heard anyone say they've tried it out. I also can't find any videos.

I think looks pretty good. It seems like it'd be more challenging than flying planes.

Anybody?
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noun
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No whine? Thats kinda abusing your mod postition a bit.....no other member (not even arn) does this. Anyway, you won't get much of an answer here cause barely anyone here has bought it because of the reason we are whining

This thread is a "No Whine Zone." I'm particularly talking about complaining that X-Plane 9 should include helicopters.

Has anyone tried it yet? There's been a lot of talk about it, but I haven't heard anyone say they've tried it out. I also can't find any videos.

I think looks pretty good. It seems like it'd be more challenging than flying planes.

Anybody?
-------------------------------------whine |(h)wīn|
noun
a long, high-pitched complaining cry : the dog gave a small whine.
• a long, high-pitched unpleasant sound : the whine of the engine.
• a complaining tone of voice.
• a feeble or petulant complaint : a constant whine about the quality of public services.)

No whine? Thats kinda abusing your mod postition a bit.....no other member (not even arn) does this. Anyway, you won't get much of an answer here cause barely anyone here has bought it because of the reason we are whining

That was just a joke. I'm not abusing anything. "No whining" is more of lame request. I wouldn't ever ban anyone for not listening to me. That would backfire instantly.

Hi. I too had my reservations at first. I own both the X-Plane desktop version and the iPhone one. I was also expecting to have just one application with more locations and plane varieties. It would have been great to fly through the Grand Canyon on a jet at higher speeds. However, if this is the way the developer decided to go well...I don't like it but I am also a big fan. I knew that in the end I would have bought it anyway so I went ahead and did it.

I like it. Its very different. The graphics are really good. It plays slower because the helicopters are slower. Having said that, the slower speed allows you to fly low between the canyons. I did not see a drop in frame rate (as other users claim), and I did not find it hard to fly. However, I have flown helicopters before (on the computer), and that definitely helps. I knew what I was getting into. If you have never flown a helicopter before, and have the patience to learn, this is a very enjoyable application. Its not that hard. Some might do it in minutes others might take a little longer. If not, I would suggest sticking with the regular versions. The X-Plane Airliner, which I also own, its a good deal at about $5.- and is also very enjoyable.

Hi. I too had my reservations at first. I own both the X-Plane desktop version and the iPhone one. I was also expecting to have just one application with more locations and plane varieties. It would have been great to fly through the Grand Canyon on a jet at higher speeds. However, if this is the way the developer decided to go well...I don't like it but I am also a big fan. I knew that in the end I would have bought it anyway so I went ahead and did it.

I like it. Its very different. The graphics are really good. It plays slower because the helicopters are slower. Having said that, the slower speed allows you to fly low between the canyons. I did not see a drop in frame rate (as other users claim), and I did not find it hard to fly. However, I have flown helicopters before (on the computer), and that definitely helps. I knew what I was getting into. If you have never flown a helicopter before, and have the patience to learn, this is a very enjoyable application. Its not that hard. Some might do it in minutes others might take a little longer. If not, I would suggest sticking with the regular versions. The X-Plane Airliner, which I also own, its a good deal at about $5.- and is also very enjoyable.

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